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Thousands of revellers donned their best frocks and flocked to Royal Randwick in Sydney for day one of The Championships, Doncaster-Derby Day on Saturday.

Winx drew a spontaneous applause during a powerful exhibition gallop on Saturday morning, drawing a large crowd to the lawns and grandstands.

As the champion mare breezed past the winning post in the track gallop and the races began, punters were seen letting their hair down throughout the afternoon.

The sun shone down on Sydney and women were dressed to the nines celebrating their victories, while others were seen looking a little worse for wear as the day came to a close. 

Thousands of revellers donned their best frocks and flocked to Royal Randwick in Sydney for day one of The Championships, Doncaster-Derby Day on Saturday

Winx drew a spontaneous applause during a powerful exhibition gallop on Saturday morning, drawing a large crowd to the lawns and grandstands

The sun shone down on Sydney and women were dressed to the nines celebrating their victories, while others were seen looking a little worse for wear as the day came to a close

As the champion mare breezed past the winning post in the track gallop and the races began, punters were seen letting their hair down throughout the afternoon

Large groups of fans descended on the inner-city racecourse to watch the day's racing and wear their fanciest attire. 

Afternoon punters at the Doncaster-Derby Day appeared worn out compared to their early morning counterparts. 

Feminine frocks and elegant sundresses were the sought after look for Saturday afternoon's race as many took advantage of the warm Autumn afternoon. 

Shades of cream and white appeared to be the popular choice among women, while others opted for darker colours with navy blue and black.

Hues of pink and red were also spotted on women with some completing the look with strappy heels and simple headwear in place of traditional fascinators. 

Men appeared to wear shades of grey, white and black with many opting for patterned jackets, tweed blazers and chequered outfits

Sunshine made for perfect race day conditions where punters were able to relax on the lawn or on quaint pinch benches

Shades of cream and white appeared to be the popular choice among women, while others opted for darker colours with navy blue and black

One woman chose to stand out against the crowd, wearing a bold yellow sundress to the racing event. 

Men appeared to wear shades of grey, white and black with many opting for patterned jackets, tweed blazers and chequered outfits. 

Sunshine made for perfect race day conditions where punters were able to relax on the lawn or on quaint pinch benches. 

Some revellers opted to protect themselves from the sun with fancy sunglasses and straw hats. 

Racegoers weren't afraid to leave skin on show as the sun continued to shine, with some women opting for pants over skirts and dresses.  

As some would have celebrated a lucky financial win and some would have mourned a loss, refreshing drinks kept the day in shape

Some revellers opted to protect themselves from the sun with fancy sunglasses and straw hats as the sun shone down on the racecourse

Women are seen embracing each other as the sun shone down on the Royal Randwick racecourse on Saturday afternoon

New South Wales Police officers were seen patrolling the grounds as racegoers sipped on glasses of champagne throughout the afternoon

A punter dressed in a blue suit was pictured being escorted out of the venue by police with his hands in handcuffs

While high fashion was in order for the event, so was copious amounts of alcohol - as evident from snaps taken throughout the event.

New South Wales Police officers were seen patrolling the grounds as racegoers sipped on glasses of champagne throughout the afternoon.

A punter dressed in a blue suit was pictured being escorted out of the venue by police with his hands in handcuffs. 

As some would have celebrated a lucky financial win and some would have mourned a loss, refreshing drinks kept the day in shape. 

A group of women seem to be enjoying themselves as the sun shined bright on Royal Randwick racecourse on Saturday

Racegoers weren't afraid to leave skin on show as the sun continued to shine, with some women opting for pants over skirts and dresses

While high fashion was in order for the event, so was copious amounts of alcohol - as evident from snaps taken throughout the event

The ‘grand finals’ of Australian racing kicked off on Saturday at Royal Randwick in Sydney for the Championships Races

One woman has been seen giving her feet some relief and walking barefoot as she holds her shoes in her hand.

Other women can be seen taking some time out and sitting on stairs with drinks in their hands as revellers surround them.

Later in the afternoon, one party-goer was pictured with her arm around a male companion for support as she struggled to stay upright.

Some people even took to sitting on the grass in the shade to give their feet some relief.

As punters took to the stairs to relax, one man was seen putting a woman in a headlock as the contents of her bag spilled out in front of her.  

Later in the afternoon, one party-goer was pictured with her arm around a male companion for support as she struggled to stay upright

One woman chose to stand out against the crowd, wearing a bold yellow sundress to the event, while other women played it safe in darker hues

A wild afternoon: As punters took to the stairs to relax, one man was seen putting a woman in a headlock as the contents of her bag spilled out in front of her.

More than 20,000 punters flocked to Royal Randwick on Saturday for the Championships Races, dressed in their best

Animal rights protesters were also seen outside the Championships Races at Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon.

They could be seen holding placards outside the event, while making sure their voices were heard by the thousands of racegoers parking their cars nearby. 

The group were protesting horse racing as the event continued throughout the afternoon, with one sign reading: 'Say neigh to horse racing'. 

Slogans ranged from calling for jockeys' use of whips to be banned to questioning whether the circumstance surrounding horse racing is really worth it. 

'No more whips! Horse racing kills,' another sign said.  

One woman has been seen giving her feet some relief and walking barefoot as she holds her shoes in her hand

One woman, dressed in a skirt and heels, can be seen enjoying the day whilst struggling to walk with a drink in her hand 

Animal rights protesters were also seen outside the Championships Races at Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon (pictured)

As thousands of punters spent the day celebrating inside the racecourse, a group of animal rights activists protested outside